Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Traveling and Training

  I've been traveling and away from my normal NYC routine for 12 days, simultaneously training for the Reebok Spartan Race. Before I left, I knew I was going to be tempted to rely on running as a workout (it's free and you can do it almost anywhere). But I've been freelancing a lot of articles about high intensity interval training and I'm well aware that straight cardio won't help me reach … [Read more...]

SELF Workout In the Park Giveaway

On Saturday, May 11, SELF Magazine will return to Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield for its signature health, fitness, and wellness festival, Workout in the Park. This is one event I look forward to every year! Originally launched as a transformative, total-body experience for women, Workout in the Park now welcomes thousands across the country to an event that brings the pages of SELF to life … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 5 Favorite Health & Wellness Apps

Apps can be a great way to stay on track with your health and wellness goals. Inspired by a viewer question, here, I share five of my favorite free apps and why I love them. What apps do you use to encourage healthy habits?    Also, in case you missed it last week, I'm offering a limited number of free 30 minute Your Body, Your Life strategy sessions to help you get on track with … [Read more...]

De-stress WITH Food: The Chelsea Krost Show

You've probably heard of "stress eating," chowing down on comfort food to manage stress, and you may even do it yourself once in awhile. While I don't recommend stress eating to deal with emotions, there are actually some healthy ways to manage stress withΒ food. Last night, I was on the Chelsea Krost Show to talk about which foods, when eaten as part of a healthy diet, can help you … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: Make This Healthy Snack {Superfoods Recipe}

  While walking through Whole Foods one Saturday, I tasted a sample of almond butter with cacao nibs, hemp seeds and honey. I thought, "I can do better than that," and this superfoods recipe was born. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make. It's a little crunchy, a little salty, a little sweet and a lot nutritious. Spread it on sprouted grain or gluten free bread, add to smoothies … [Read more...]

How to Stay Fit on a Budget

It's true I love clothes, shoes and boutique fitness classes. But all of those items - alone or together - can put a strain on my budget. Moreover, as a business owner, I'm careful with how I spend my money. That said, I'm always looking for ways to stay fit on a budget.Β  When I left my full-time office job, I scrutinized my once exorbitant spending habits. I realized I needed to cut back to get … [Read more...]

Next Challenge: Reebok Spartan Race

The More/Fitness Women's Half Marathon came and went. Even though my training wasn't perfect, I managed a personal record of a whopping 7 seconds. I barely had time to recover when, like after any race, my thoughts turned to "what's next?" When Reebok (the Title sponsor of the Spartan Race series) offered me the chance to participate in a Spartan Race in Tuxedo, Ny. in June, I accepted the … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: How to Wake Up Healthy {Morning Tonic}

Last week's Tuesday Tip on my favorite ways to use apple cider vinegar was so popular I wanted to elaborate with this week's tip. I rely on this morning tonic (I'll show you how to make it in seconds in the video) to start my day and it's no surprise that apple cider vinegar -- along with lemon and ginger -- play starring roles. If you're looking for a way to hit the reset button on a daily … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 5 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

The response to last week's Tuesday Tip about my favorite uses for coconut oil was so positive that I wanted to do the same for apple cider vinegar. Like coconut oil, it's a natural antibiotic and antiseptic and has hundreds of household and beauty uses. Watch the video below to learn my favorite ways to use it and what to look for when buying it. I want to know, what's your favorite way to … [Read more...]